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title: "Hi everyone! I just got this lil baby variegated Frydek in the mail…"
description: "Hi everyone! I just got this lil baby variegated Frydek in the mail today. He’s so pretty and I am TERRIFIED to kill him! Generally I’m pretty good with…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/JLuKk1zgYpQ0P1YRkvQcjZ"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Nicki"
published: "2025-03-08T01:42:14.689055Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi everyone! I just got this lil baby variegated Frydek in the mail…

_Posted by Nicki on 2025-03-08_

Hi everyone!

I just got this lil baby variegated Frydek in the mail today. He’s so pretty and I am TERRIFIED to kill him! Generally I’m pretty good with plants, and most of my plants are tropical. I have humidifiers and a grow light for everybody. Anyone have tips on helping him thrive?

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## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-08

Expect drama from alocasia. Just try not to over correct, if you know the care is good. I've started giving them a dose of Mycorrhizal when I get them, and it seems to help the ensuing "new home tantrum"

#### Nicki replied on 2025-03-08

Yeah, I noticed that with my other alocasia too. Lol. They do seem to be drama queens.

### fuey commented on 2025-03-08

mine has been enjoying a self-watering pot too keep her moist, but not soggy sitting in water. has put out 2 new leaves in 2 weeks  
i’m unsure if they’d make one as small as yours is now, but something to look into

### Debra commented on 2025-03-12

I got one a while ago and I put him into leca. I filled the water to just under his roots and keep him in 70%-80% humidity and 78 Fahrenheit. He’s been doing great and even pushed out a new leaf recently

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